Bull duo for Alonso – ban on cycling in Formula 1

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Also forgotten is last year’s bomb that exploded near the circuit. A new ban shows what “real” problems Formula 1 really has. This means that all team members and drivers are no longer allowed to ride on track on bicycles, e-bikes, scooters, etc. The first protest came from Leclerc: he decided not to visit the 6.175 km long circuit with 27 corners.

The row of “Jewels”…

And the fuss about wearing rings, bracelets and other “jewelry” continues. And although Hamilton was again charged with the FIA. But Mercedes’ doctor was able to make it clear to the jury that the nose piercing can only be removed surgically. Yes, such problems plague the circus.

You should consider how to bring the excitement back into the arena. One thing is already clear, if Ferrari and Mercedes don’t get much better after Bahrain, the Red Bull-Honda Express will soon go wild.

Champion healthy again

World champion Max Verstappen (25), who had just recovered from a gastrointestinal virus, was the last to hit the track in the first training session. After 15 of 60 minutes. And then go straight to the top.

As last year’s winner, the Dutchman is again the clear favorite. In 2022 he won for the Ferrari duo of Leclerc, Sainz, teammate Pérez and Russell in the Mercedes.

At that time you didn’t find an Aston Martin Mercedes in the top ten. But over the winter, the “Greens” rose to the ranks of the top teams, which was clearly revealed by places 3 (Alonso) and 6 (Stroll). And after Aramco (oil giant from Saudi Arabia), Saudi Air is now also traveling with Aston Martin.

Zehnder: “Want to move forward!”

The remaining six teams normally compete for 5th place in the World Cup. Including Alfa-Sauber, which continues to fight for media recognition. The start in the desert of Bahrain was successful. And now? Sports director Beat Zehnder (57): “Defending our 6th place in 2022 remains the first goal. But of course we want to move forward, even if the field at the back is very close together! »

A clear statement that was missing in all statements of the new team representative Bravi…

Ferrari continues to tinker

New chaos at Ferrari, where the tree is already burning (Blick reported). After 20 minutes into the first practice session, the Maranello team announced they were switching power units at Leclerc and Sainz. Which does not lead to fines. But thanks to the third control unit, Leclerc has to return ten starting places from 6 p.m. (TV live) on Sunday!

Incidentally, Sainz denounces the snipers who make Ferrari’s life miserable with targeted indiscretions from the team. Above all, the Spaniard asks the newspapers in Italy and Spain to remain calm.

Where’s Hamilton’s confidant?

After 30 minutes, Verstappen was still ahead. Followed by Fernando Alonso, already 41, who is now feeling the fifth spring in the cockpit of the Aston Martin. Team colleague Stroll, almost recovered from his pre-season cycling accident: fourth place!

At Mercedes, the two drivers were jointly fourth and fifth – and closer than in the desert at the start of the World Championship. Behind the scenes, Hamilton caused the surprise: New Zealander Angela Cullen (48), who has cared for the seven-time world champion since 2015, was his physiotherapist and carried everything behind her, has disappeared from the scene.

Alfa-Sauber remains a question mark

At Alfa-Sauber, like almost every GP Friday, they had trouble with the form: 18 Bottas, 19 Zhou. But who knows what program the people in Hinwil are running. Well, down the road is Thai Albon (9th in Bahrain) with the car from last year’s World Cup bottom of Williams-Mercedes. Last Norris in the McLaren Mercedes. The great talent made six pit stops in Bahrain…

Source : Blick